The Downey Legend

Kapoli vs. Downey

Katherine Portillo, Photographer September 23, 2019

Starting a new tradition, the Downey High School Football team traveled to Oahu, Hawaii, to play against Kapolei High School in a heated match of tackle football. Along with the football players, Downey...

Girls Tennis Takes the Win Against Gahr

Miranda Ramirez, Editor-In-Chief October 9, 2017

At Cerritos College, playing against Gahr High School, the girls tennis team defeated their opponents 93-70 on Monday, Sept. 25. Girls tennis played Warren away on Friday, Sept. 22. They tied matches 9-9,...

Super Bowl TV Spot Trailers

Chris Tellez, Podcaster February 10, 2017

With the Super Bowl airing an amazing game, new amazing movie trailers also aired, today we discuss the movie movies on the rise.

The Vikings Get the W

The Vikings Get the W

Sofia Carrillo, Comic Artist November 28, 2016

In desperation to come back against the Bears, Jalen Thompson tackles the opponent in the red zone on October 23. Thompson finished the night with three tackles and six catches.

The Rivalry Returns

Chelsea Mendoza, Staff Writer / Photographer November 10, 2015

Bringing the crowd to their feet at Warren High School’s bleachers, were Downey High School students who came together on Oct. 23, to cheer on their fellow Viking varsity football players, with the...

5 Questions with Giovanni De Loera

5 Questions with Giovanni De Loera

Mireya Navarro, Staff Writer February 2, 2015

Senior Giovanni De Loera has been offered four football scholarships by different universities this year, due to the attention he has received playing football at Downey High. Q1:      What schools...

At Downey High School, on Oct. 7, during the game vs. Dominguez, Downey the football team fights for the title of league champions. “All gas, no brakes,” senior Josh Flores (#26, running back) stated. “It’s a saying we have; it means we go hard and never quit for what we want.”

Legacy of league

Irania Quintero, Staff Writer November 14, 2014

The journey to league title for Downey High School’s football team began on Oct. 30, 2014 as the football team took on Paramount High School at their home field.  With hard work and dedication dwelling...

Senior Arturo Gomez gets signed to Fresno State University to play football on Wed., Feb. 19.  “It feels unreal,” Gomez said. “It’s something you set your mind to but, at the same time, it always felt so far away; when my time finally came I just enjoyed the moment.”

A future with Fresno State

Sabrina Fuentes, News Section Editor February 26, 2014

Senior Arturo Gomez signed with Fresno State for the 2014 football team, on Feb. 5, in the Downey High School Theatre. Gomez is part of a group of 22 other players who were also selected for the team. Gomez...

On February 21, Fred Gallagher and Harley Windmark former CIF champions from 1957 reunite at the Stay Gallery in Downey. “We only weighed one hundred and fifty pounds when we played football,” Gallagher said. “Now the boys weigh more then two-hundred pounds.”

The past and present champions of Downey High

Marilyn Ramirez, Copy Editor/Co-Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2013

Since the CIF Championship football team has been history in the making, Coach Jack Williams, Stay Gallery Founder Valentin Flores Rogel, the Booster Club, and the Downey Alumni Association hosted Alumnight...

Due to the injury Jeremy Villa, 12, sustained during the football game vs. Norwalk, he could not play in the CIF finals. “I’ve learn that everyone has to play the game like it’s their last,” Villa said “ Coach Davis has always said this before ever game.”

Injuries on the rise

Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif December 7, 2012

It is very clear that the competition amongst student athletes has increased over the years, but unfortunately the numbers of sports injuries have increased as well. Today some high school athletes are...

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